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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 923.78 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 923.78 and 269.73 is: 404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 923.78 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/923.78 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 923.78 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 249,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,171.10/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.20

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